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One Piece chapter 3: Enter Zolo-Pirate Hunter — what is in it

Romance Dawn arc · 23 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 3 opens at sea with discussion of Roronoa Zolo.
  • p0Luffy and Coby are traveling together on a small boat.
  • p0Zolo is currently imprisoned at a naval base.
  • p1Luffy rides atop a massive shark while crossing the sea.
  • p2Luffy and Coby arrive at naval base town.
  • p2Coby successfully navigated the boat to the destination.
  • p3Luffy and Coby share a meal inside a restaurant.
  • p3Luffy recalls Roronoa Zolo is held prisoner at the naval base.
  • p3Sudden disturbance occurs inside the restaurant.
  • p4Coby learned of Captain Morgan's presence via a poster at the base.
  • p4Luffy and Coby are outside after causing a disturbance in the restaurant.
  • p4Locals associate Roronoa Zolo's name with potential escape risk.
  • p5The Marine base displays a prominent striped tower and gated entrance.
  • p5Luffy scales the outer wall without permission.
  • p5Coby hesitates due to fear induced by Captain Morgan's reputation.
  • p6Roronoa Zolo is shown bound with visible black bandanna and haramaki sash.
  • p6Luffy and Coby first visually confirm Zolo's identity from outside the fence.
  • p6Coby expresses fear upon seeing Zolo's appearance.
  • p7Zoro remains bound to a wooden post with multiple ropes and swords nearby.
  • p7Luffy observes Zoro from behind the fence and contemplates freeing him.
  • p8Zoro states he has been tied up for nine days.
  • p8Zoro promises to capture a high-bounty target and give the reward to whoever frees him.
  • p9Luffy states he would prevent Zoro from harming them if freed.
  • p9Coby believes Zoro will kill them and flee immediately upon release.
  • p10Girl states it is her first time making rice balls.
  • p10Zoro remains bound to the post during the encounter.
  • p11Helmeppo is identified as Captain Morgan's son via visible sign.
  • p11Marines are present and standing at attention during the confrontation.
  • p12Helmeppo declares rice balls must be seasoned with salt not sugar.
  • p12Helmeppo stomps the offered rice balls into the dirt.
  • p12Two boys observe the confrontation from behind a wall.
  • p13The Marine sign warns that anyone aiding the prisoner shares his crimes.
  • p13Helmeppo is confronted by a Marine with a tall hat.
  • p13The tall-hatted Marine is revealed as the son of Captain Morgan.
  • p14Luffy is thrown over the fence into the Marine courtyard.
  • p14Zoro is tied to a post in a cross position.
  • p14Marines bet Zoro cannot survive a month bound outdoors.
  • p15Luffy and Zoro discuss forming a pirate crew while Zoro is bound.
  • p15Zoro refuses to join anyone and wants to recruit his own crew.
  • p15Luffy shows interest in Zoro despite the warning about Helmeppo's father.
  • p16Zoro is tied to a post in the town square.
  • p16Luffy approaches Zoro while he is bound.
  • p16Zoro mentions Captain Morgan's son made a promise to him.
  • p17Zoro eats a dirt-covered rice ball while tied up.
  • p17Luffy brings the rice ball to Zoro.
  • p18Zoro saved a girl from dogs belonging to Captain Morgan's son.
  • p18Zoro was imprisoned after the incident with the dogs.
  • p19Helmeppo orders a public execution for Zoro in three days.
  • p19Helmeppo is Captain Morgan's son.
  • p20Luffy defeats a marine officer with a powerful kick in the opening panel.
  • p20Luffy declares intent to ask Zoro to join his crew.
  • p20Koby shows visible shock at Luffy's recruitment plan.
  • p20Marines react with panic and verbal opposition to Luffy's decision.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narrator voices describe Roronoa Zolo as demonic beast and bloodthirsty hound roaming seas for bounties.
  • p0Luffy states if Zoro is good he will recruit him despite Coby's warning that Zoro is imprisoned for being bad.
  • p0Coby expresses indecision about inviting Zoro and warns pirate hunters do not mix with pirates.
  • p0Luffy reacts with thoughtful hmm sound while Coby looks anxious.
  • p2Luffy cheers that they finally reached the naval base town.
  • p2Coby confirms he navigated successfully as basic requirement for sailors.
  • p2Luffy declares he will eat now and recruit a navigator later.
  • p2Coby warns Luffy about randomly floating and failing to become pirate.
  • p3Coby hopes Luffy becomes great pirate while Luffy thanks him.
  • p3Coby hopes to join navy and become great sailor.
  • p3Luffy states this is where they part ways even if they become enemies.
  • p3Luffy suddenly remembers Zoro is imprisoned at this base.
  • p3Coby warns Luffy not to say Zoro's name out loud here.
  • p4Coby states he saw a poster confirming Captain Morgan is at the base.
  • p4Luffy laughs loudly praising the restaurant and expresses desire to return.
  • p4Coby voices growing anxiety and bad feeling about the situation.
  • p4Locals discuss why people become nervous upon hearing the captain's name and mention Roronoa Zolo possibly escaping.
  • p5Coby exclaims the base looks much larger up close.
  • p5Coby yells at Luffy asking what he is doing while climbing.
  • p5Luffy wonders if he can see the demonic beast from the wall top.
  • p5Coby admits he has not mentally prepared and recalls locals' fear of the captain's name.
  • p5Luffy urges Coby to go on ahead.
  • p6Luffy suggests the person might be Zolo and spots someone over the fence.
  • p6Coby warns that the prisoner is deep inside and cannot be seen by peeking.
  • p6Luffy and Coby confirm the figure is Roronoa Zolo.
  • p6Coby reacts that Zolo looks menacing.
  • p6Coby identifies the black bandanna and haramaki sash on the prisoner.
  • p7Luffy internally notes Zoro's identity and considers untying the ropes to free him.
  • p8Townspeople shout frantic warnings that freeing Zoro will cause deaths and town destruction, panicked mood.
  • p8Zoro growls about nine days of captivity and demands to be untied, offering future bounty in exchange, serious intent.
  • p8Luffy and Coby react with surprise at Zoro addressing them directly from below the wall.
  • p9Luffy declares he would not allow Zoro to kill them, confident tone.
  • p9Coby pleads desperately not to untie Zoro, fearing immediate attack and escape.
  • p9Zoro reacts with sharp surprise and huff while children hide and Luffy shushes them.
  • p9Coby comments on Zoro's enormous head size while peeking over wall.
  • p10Little girl offers homemade rice balls to Zoro, thinking he needs food, cheerful intent.
  • p10Zoro harshly tells girl to leave or risk death, angry mood.
  • p10Luffy questions why Zoro does not eat the food himself.
  • p10Coby urges Luffy to intervene before the girl is killed.
  • p10Girl insists she will deliver the rice balls despite danger, stomping in anger.
  • p10Zoro claims he is not hungry and tells her to go away.
  • p11Helmeppo declares Zoro should not pick on little girls, dramatic tone.
  • p11Luffy asks who the flamboyant man is, surprised.
  • p11Coby assumes Helmeppo is a high-ranking naval officer and that the girl is now safe.
  • p11Helmeppo sneers at Zoro as the idiot son living off his father's wealth.
  • p11Zoro grunts dismissively at Helmeppo's appearance.
  • p11Outraged voice demands if Zoro just called him an idiot.
  • p12Helmeppo yells in disgust that the rice balls taste sweet with sugar instead of salt.
  • p12Helmeppo mocks the little girl for bringing rice balls and calls them inedible after stomping them.
  • p12Little girl protests that she likes sweets so she used sugar on the rice balls.
  • p13Little girl sobs that she worked hard to make the rice balls.
  • p13Helmeppo says he hates kids and tells the girl to stop crying.
  • p13Helmeppo points to the Marine sign and blames the girl for aiding the prisoner.
  • p13Tall-hatted Marine threatens to tell his father and orders the girl thrown over the fence.
  • p14Luffy mutters that the man who threw the girl is bad.
  • p14Children ask the little girl if she is okay.
  • p14Marine laughs that Zoro will be freed if he survives a month tied up.
  • p14Zoro declares he will last the entire month without breaking.
  • p15Marine warns Luffy not to let Helmeppo's father catch him.
  • p15Zoro asks why Luffy is still there.
  • p15Luffy asks what is wrong with becoming a pirate.
  • p15Zoro states becoming a pirate is his dream and he seeks good men for his crew.
  • p15Luffy notes Zoro has a bad reputation.
  • p15Zoro says he has not decided if he will ask Luffy to join yet.
  • p15Zoro questions whether Luffy thinks untying him means he will join the pirate crew.
  • p16Zoro states he only needs to survive one month to become free and refuses outside help while bound to the post, conveying defiant independence.
  • p16Zoro declares he will pursue his dream after gaining freedom, with intense determined expression.
  • p16Luffy suggests forming a crew together, showing enthusiastic and friendly intent.
  • p16Luffy admits he could not last a week without food, expressing honest self-doubt with a grin.
  • p17Zoro demands Luffy feed him the rice ball immediately despite protests, showing urgent hunger and irritation.
  • p17Luffy warns the rice ball is mostly dirt but offers it anyway, displaying concern mixed with kindness.
  • p17Zoro coughs and chokes after eating but insists on telling the girl it was delicious, conveying gratitude through pride.
  • p18Children discuss Zoro's reputation, expressing relief that he is not truly bad after he ate the rice ball.
  • p18Striped-dress girl recounts how Zoro saved her from Captain Morgan's son's dogs and was imprisoned because of it.
  • p18Girl with glasses notes that everyone in town fears Zoro despite him doing nothing wrong.
  • p18Girl with glasses explains Zoro only attacks people with bounties, making sense of his fearsome image.
  • p19Helmeppo mocks the bowing townspeople and threatens to report them to his father, displaying arrogant cruelty.
  • p19Luffy and children state that Captain Morgan and his son are the real villains causing fear.
  • p19Helmeppo announces a public execution for Zoro in three days to make an example, showing sadistic excitement.
  • p19Zoro recalls the broken promise about surviving one month, reacting with anger and realization.
  • p20Luffy firmly tells Koby he has made his decision to recruit Zoro.
  • p20Koby reacts with startled surprise at Luffy's sudden announcement.
  • p20Marine voices shout stop and calm down while calling Zoro scum.
  • p20Marine warns Luffy that recruiting Zoro means making an enemy of the navy.